Tnx Gary,

The main thing would be the router, to get both pc's online without 
having to reach behind in that tangle of wires and  unplug one and plug 
in the other.  Not sure if there would be any real performance 
improvements over the old Westel  modem I got from my ISP in 2004, but 
maybe newer is better.  I do like the idea of web based setup, and have 
heard  of other brands that offer that.  Still in the investigation mode 
here.

73, Steve KW3A

On 4/1/2011 1:45 PM, Gary Lee wrote:
> I guess the first question is whuy replace the dsl modem if it is
> working fine?
> If there is no speed or usability improvement, I'd leave it alone.
> If you want to add multiple pc connection to the internet, just add a
> router.
>
> Most of the good ones have a web-based administration page.
> I have an older cisco wrt-54g and it uses a simple text based web page.
>
> I believe the 54 N is the same way.
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